PICTURES

Thousands of homes near LA were evacuated wildfires raged in drought-parched canyons north of the city.

Ten people are dead, including an 18-year-old lone gunman who went on a shooting rampage in Munich.

More than 100 teams are tackling some of the world's most inhospitable landscapes in the 2016 Silk Way Rally.

Three nationwide exhibitions have been organised by the Royal Collection Trust for monarch's 90th birthday.

Superheroes and villains from Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr Who, DC and Marvel Comics meet at annual convention.

Locals wait inside the crater with nets to catch the money and food meant for the gods.

Winning a spot on China's Olympic weightlifting squad can be more difficult than the Olympics itself

Heavy downpours cause havoc in Beijing and other parts of China, leading to some of the worst flooding in years

Moving portraits and stories of the last survivors who fought in epic struggle against the forces of fascism

The numbers of soldiers and police officers have increased, guarding monuments and busy areas.

GOP convention highlights, from portraits of the major figures to the unusual outfits worn by delegates.

The best photos of the people of Britain basking in sunshine and temperatures of up to 34C.

Led by the royal Swan Marker, the boats embark on a five day journey from Sunbury to Abingdon.

IBTimes UK picture editor chooses some of the best Prisma images on Instagram.

Many small, almost unbearably poignant, tributes have been left at the spots where people lost their lives

Erdogan supporters have held rallies across the country in favour of Turkish president.

At least 84 people have been killed, including 12 children, while 18 are in a critical condition

Refugee camp is located in Penas Blancas on the official border crossing into Costa Rica.

More than 20% of Rio's 6.5 million residents live in run-down favelas, plagued by violence.

President Nicholas Maduro has instructed the armed forces to monitor long queues in case violence erupts.

One day after the massacre, the number of Pink Pistols members more than doubled.

Former home secretary is Britain's second female head of government after Margaret Thatcher

Cameron addressed his final Prime Minister's Question Time before handing over to Theresa May.

An aeroplane powered by energy from the sun has arrived in Egypt, its penultimate stop.

IBTimes UK looks back at the political reign of David Cameron, UK Prime Minister 2010-2016.

China was criticised for 'harming' coral reef ecosystems and interfering with traditional fishing rights.

Loyalists have marched through Belfast and other cities in Northern Ireland to mark the Twelfth of July.

Adventurer Fedor Konyukhov wants to beat Steve Fossett's record of 13 and a half days.

Wani was shot dead by security forces on 8 July, along with two other militants.